MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated twisted (2.2.D.2d)
Both front tyres worn on outer edge
Chassis corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both borderline (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Fuel tank and filter corroded
Offside Front Postion lamp dull
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Both front tyres worn on outer edge
Chassis corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both borderline (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Fuel tank and filter corroded
Offside Front Postion lamp dull
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All (2.7.2a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
corrosion nearside front floor
wipers deteriorating
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion nearside front floor
wipers deteriorating
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust front pipe mounting rusty
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
drivers side electric window not working
exhaust front pipe mounting rusty
both front wishbones rear bushes peeling slightly
dampness around os steering rack gaitor
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
both front wishbones rear bushes peeling slightly
dampness around os steering rack gaitor
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Spare tyre very low on pressure
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Spare tyre very low on pressure
Suspect steering wheel excessive free play due to steering rack knuckles
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight roughness and noise from rear wheel bearings
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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FE03 MKM is a 2003 Ford Ka in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE03 MKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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FE03 MKM is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 25 March 2003.
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